Huayu Lighthouse

Huayu Lighthouse is a white circular concrete tower standing on a hilltop on an island in the Penghu archipelago, Taiwan, topped with a distinctive black lantern dome. The structure reaches about 12 meters in height and serves as a navigation beacon for ships passing through this remote area.

Japanese authorities built this lighthouse in 1939 to improve navigation control and enhance observation capabilities in the Taiwan Strait. The construction took place during a period when Japan was consolidating its influence over the region.

The lighthouse stands on an island whose name reflects abundant flowers, showing how fishing communities in the Penghu archipelago named their settlements based on natural features.

This location is difficult to reach and requires boat transportation from Magong Harbor with local operators to access the island. Visitors should prepare for rough weather conditions and limited facilities on site.

This location sits at approximately 119 degrees east longitude, where Taiwan experiences its last daily sunset. This occurs about 20 seconds after mainland China, making this point geographically distinct.